Dairy Farmers of Canada

Easy Creamy Rice Pudding Recipe

The short grain rice and cream give this rice pudding recipe a touch of elegance and it’s so quick and easy to make – comfort food at its best!

  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cooking: 30 min
Yields 6 servings
Three bowls of creamy rice pudding sprinkled with cinnamon, showcasing a delightful homemade recipe
The short grain rice and cream give this rice pudding a touch of elegance and it’s so quick and easy to make – comfort food at its best!

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups (675 mL) milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 18% table cream
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) short-grain rice (Arborio or Italian-style)
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins (optional)
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
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Preparation

In heavy saucepan, bring milk, cream, rice, sugar, cinnamon and salt to simmer over medium heat, stirring often.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 min. Stir in raisins (if using). Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 min longer or until rice is very tender. Stir in vanilla extract. Serve warm or cold.

Tips

This pudding thickens upon cooling. Add more cream or milk when serving to thin, if desired.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 240 Calories
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 34 g
Fat: 9 g
Fibre: 0.8 g
Sodium: 144 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 17 % / 184 mg
Folate: 21 %
Riboflavin: 18 %
Vitamin B12: 31 %
Vitamin D: 30 %